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Based on 88 reviews, last reviewed 18th Apr 2025
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Latest highest rating:

4

The Natwest student account was my first account The Natwest student account was my first account I chose myself as an adult. It came with good rewards and I found it easy to use. There was also help... Read more Reviewed on: 18th April 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

I would not recommend NatWest to a enemy The most shocking and poor customer service I have ever experienced and can’t believe how NatWest play about with people’s life’s by withholding there... Read more Reviewed on: 7th July 2023
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About this product

NatWest’s Student Bank Account is a current account designed for those heading off to further education. The account is free to open and manage, and it comes with the option for an interest-free overdraft. NatWest also offers a freebie when opening a Student Bank Account. Check what the current offer is with NatWest before opening the account.

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NatWest Student Account reviews (88)

Review of the NatWest, Student Account:

its really good

5
they care about their customers a lot! Reviewed on: 18th February 2023

Student life hack

5
The best account for students is the NatWest student account with no interest on the overdraft. This means, the student can save more money and they won’t have to worry about rising debt. The student can study in a happier and more peaceful way.the overdraft application is easy and simple to complete with option to have the funds in your account as soon as the next day. Reviewed on: 11th February 2023

Good account and good support

4
Easy to use and secure banking app. Good account, great customer service Reviewed on: 3rd February 2023

Very easy to open and access, great app and customer services

5
I opened a student Bank account with Nattiest and have been very impressed with their service. The human interaction in branch and on phone is friendly and the app is great too - plus they gave me £50 for opening account and loads of discounts on food with their Taste Card - I am a happy Customer :) Reviewed on: 13th March 2022

Would recommend

4
Used bank over last 4 years of degree and never had any issues. Good online and telephone services, and great customer service always provided Reviewed on: 17th January 2022

Always helpful / good incentives

5
NatWest have always been brilliant - been with them for over 6 years now and never thought about changing! People there are always helpful and advice is pretty good. Reviewed on: 29th September 2021

Safe, simple and helpful.

5
I have been with NatWest for over 10 years and I have always been able to move my money easily, they have been understanding. I’m a very loyal customer. Reviewed on: 22nd April 2021

Good service overall, just be careful where you use your card

4
The foreign transaction fee can sometimes be applied for no apparent reason(transactions made within the uk and in pounds) Reviewed on: 9th March 2021

Highly recommend

5
Never had any problems. Easy to access money and received lots of perks such as an interest free overdraft with no charge for use. Really happy with this account. Reviewed on: 6th January 2020

Great service

5
Staff are always very friendly and helpful and the interest free overdraft has come in very handy Reviewed on: 21st December 2019

Best app to manage my money!

5
So easy to keep a track of pending transactions, use Get Cash if I forget my card on a night out and get help 24/7! Reviewed on: 4th December 2019

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